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Latest News

11th December

Old Cygnet Jetty – Permanent Closure

Please be advised that Cygnet Jetty (old) will be permanently closed to the public effective 1 December 2025. Following a comprehensive engineering assessment, it was determined that replacing the aging structure with a new, state-of-the-art facility to the South would deliver better outcomes. Accordingly, the existing facility will be decommissioned and removed.

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28th October

Port Arthur Jetty – Temporary Road Closures

Mariners are advised that Jetty Road, Port Arthur, which provides access to the Port Arthur Jetty within the historic site, will be temporarily closed to general traffic from 0800 hours until 1600 hours on the following dates: The closures correspond with cruise ship visits to the Port.

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22nd November

Edgar Dam (Lake Pedder) Upgrades

The Edgar Dam strengthening project will now commence in January 2025 with completion anticipated mid-2026. The nature of the works will require the Edgar Dam boat ramp and campground to be closed. The boat ramp at Scott’s Peak Dam will operate as normal. Please be aware there will also be increased heavy vehicle traffic along…

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M026-26 River Tamar – Beauty Point and West Arm – Autonomous Underwater Vehicle

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M026-26 River Tamar – Beauty Point and West Arm – Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Mariners are advised that an untethered autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) will be deployed in the autonomous operations area at Beauty Point and West Arm from Wednesday, 28 January 2026, to Thursday, 5 February 2026, between 0900 hours and 1700 hours on each…

  • River Tamar
  • Published on 28 Jan 2026

M025-26 River Derwent – New Norfolk to Tasman Bridge – Long Distance Swim

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M025-26 River Derwent – New Norfolk to Tasman Bridge – Long Distance Swim Mariners are advised that a long-distance swim will be conducted from the Bridge at New Norfolk to the Tasman Bridge on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, starting at 0150 hours and finishing at 0930 hours A support vessel will accompany the swimmer, maintain…

  • River Derwent
  • Published on 28 Jan 2026

M027-26(T) Long Bay, Port Arthur – Marine Farm Lease Navigation Buoys

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M027-26(T) Long Bay, Port Arthur – Marine Farm Lease Navigation Buoys Mariners are advised that three large pink buoys have been deployed at Tassal’s Lease at Lond Bay, Port Arthur, and will remain in place until Sunday, 8 February 2026. The buoys are to enable a safe corridor for well-boat operations in the area. The…

  • Port Arthur
  • Published on 27 Jan 2026

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